Art Teacher - April 2025 Opportunity - Reigate Surrey

Art Teacher Inspiring Opportunity in Leatherhead!

Are you a passionate and creative Art Teacher seeking a rewarding role in a supportive secondary school environment A thriving secondary school in Leatherhead is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Art Teacher to join their dynamic and wellresourced Art and Design department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Art Teacher to inspire students and contribute to a school with a strong commitment to the visual arts. The successful Art Teacher will play a key role in developing students artistic talents and appreciation.

• Job Title: Art Teacher
• Location: Leatherhead
• Department: Art and Design
• Contract Type: Fulltime Permanent

What Were Looking For:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a genuine passion for art and a commitment to providing highquality art education. The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified teacher (holding QTS or equivalent).
• Experienced in teaching Art at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Experience teaching Art at Key Stage 5 (ALevel Art BTEC Art and Design or similar) is desirable but not essential.
• Proficient in a range of art techniques and media such as drawing painting sculpture printmaking and digital art.
• Passionate about art and able to inspire students of all abilities.
• An excellent classroom practitioner with strong behaviour management skills.
• Committed to raising student achievement and fostering creativity critical thinking and visual literacy.
• A collaborative team player who is willing to contribute to the wider school community including extracurricular art activities.
• Dedicated to their own professional development.
• A dedicated Art Teacher

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan prepare and deliver engaging and challenging Art lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
• Assess student progress regularly and provide constructive feedback both written and through practical critiques.
• Maintain accurate records of student attainment and progress.
• Create a positive inclusive and stimulating studio environment that promotes creativity experimentation and artistic development.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues within the Art and Design department and across the school.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of extracurricular art activities such as art clubs workshops and exhibitions.
• Organize and prepare student artwork for displays and exhibitions.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student progress.
• Comply with Health and Safety at all times.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment within a dynamic Art and Design department.
• A commitment to your professional development with opportunities for training and growth.
• A competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Wellresourced art studios with a wide range of materials equipment and technology.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people through the power of art.
• The Art Teacher will be joining a great team

To Apply:

If you are a passionate and dedicated Art Teacher who meets the above criteria we would love to hear from you.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. ¹ We are only accepting CVs at this point. Further information may be requested from shortlisted Art Teacher applicants. This Art Teacher role is highly valued.